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Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
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Surat Bounces back to Normalcy
Mumbai: Surat, the world’s leading cutting and polishing diamond manufacturing hub, is humming again. Despite the imposed restrictions due to the pandemic till sometime back, many leading manufacturers aren’t reporting any new Covid cases. Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said, “Cut and polished diamonds are a major contributor to the overall India’s
New Natural Diamond Price Guide Launched
Tel Aviv: UNI Diamonds, a fintech company focused on building a global marketplace for diamonds, has announced a strategic relationship with a leading diamond price organisation and IDEX (International Diamond Exchange) to create the first fully-transparent and unbiased price guide for the natural polished diamond industry. The Diamond Price Guide provides up-to-date wholesale market prices guidance. It is based on
Jewellery & Gem Digital World Gears up for Oct. Debut
Hong Kong: Informa Markets Jewellery and Atelier Technology jointly launched today Jewellery & Gem Digital World (J&G Digital World), the first in a series of virtual events that will bring the global jewellery marketplace right to your home. Scheduled for 27 – 29 October, J&G Digital World will be live 24 hours a day during the event period with exhibitors’ individual team members having the flexibility
IIJS Goes Virtual: Gets Huge Exhibitor Response
Mumbai: India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Virtual, the digital edition of the GJEPC’s flagship August show, that is scheduled to be held from 12th to 16th October, 2020, has already created a buzz among industry circles, with initial exhibitor interest exceeding the expectations of the organisers. The economic shockwave sent around the world by the Covid pandemic had naturally created
Feriel Zerouki to Leave De Beers Group
London: De Beers Group today announced that Feriel Zerouki, Chief Trade and Industry Officer and member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave the company at the end of October 2025. Feriel joined De Beers in 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the company’s leadership in ethics, provenance and industry integrity. She led the launch of
NITI Aayog Partners with GJEPC to Boost Exports
Mumbai: India’s gems and jewellery industry got a significant boost on 7th October 2025, when NITI Aayog and GJEPC brought together key stakeholders to discuss the sector’s future competitiveness and export potential. The hybrid event, hosted at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) with several participants joining virtually, featured Mr. Sanjeet Singh, Senior Advisor, NITI Aayog, joined by Mr. Kirit Bhansali,
10% Traffic Increase in JGW Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025 (JGW) recorded a 10% increase in buyer attendance over the previous edition – a cautiously positive signal against a backdrop of complex market realities, Informa Markets Jewellery announced yesterday. Despite ongoing trade tensions, supply chain disruptions and high gold prices rattling the luxury goods market, the world’s No.1 jewellery sourcing destination
Maharashtra Announces Landmark G&J Policy
Mumbai: In a landmark move, the Government of Maharashtra yesterday announced the Maharashtra State Gem & Jewellery (G&J) Policy 2025, becoming the first state in India to introduce a dedicated policy for the gem and jewellery sector. The policy aims to attract investments worth ₹1 lakh crore and create over 5 lakh new jobs, marking a major step towards transforming
